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REFLECTIONS.

The recent allusions which have been made in Parliament to the possibility of recruiting more men for the front from the Crown Colonies, combined with the drastic

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 1916.

RIFLE LEAGUE SHOOTING,

HK,V.R., ROYAL ENGINEERS,

A rifle shooting match between the

Hongkong Volunteer Reserves and the Royal Engineers took place at the King's Park range, on December 10th, when the Reserves won by 83 points. The fol lowing are the scores:-

Jenkins, A McLennan, K. Carpmael, E. Tollan, D. Lench, A.

alep, which are being taken at home to strengthen our armies in the feld, have, as I mentioned a week or two ago, resulted in a good deal of heart- searching among the younger members of our local community, some of whom have threatened to resign their positions unless they receive an authoritative assurance that, their presence here is still regarded as indispensable. As has ni ready been pointed out in this column it would obviously be foolish to send home men who cannot be replaced while troops. from home are sent out here, and the logic of this seems to be recognised. At the same time there is a widespread feeling that, in view of the great demand which Die war is making on our mán power, the defence of the Colony should be. 31. S. Black. entrusted in a greater degree to the local.

auxiliary forces. Perhaps the Govern- ment will make a pronouncement on this subject shortly.

That was a rather disquieting statement made at the Hongkong Police Court the other day, to the effect that 44 small-pox. eases bril been dumped in the street in one district. Those who committed the offence were very properly fined, but one cannot help thinking that the Chinese often sin in these matters through ignor- ance; and, though this may be no exeuse in law, it is worthy of consideration, for prevention is better than punishment. A for years ago it was suggested that, in the event of epidemics of small-pos or other infectiois diseases breaking out in the Colony, the poorer class Chinese householders should be served with notices describing the symptoms of such disease, the proper procedur to adopt when those symptoms manifested themselves, and the penalties incurred by neglect to follow the instructions given. I have never beard that this suggestion has been carried into effect, but it seems to me that it might be warth while to give it a trial. It is necessary to do something to combat the dangerous ignorance of the most elementary laws of health and hygiene which the dumping of dead and infected bodies in public places reveals.

The men's meetings held by Bishop Norris during the past week under the auspices of the National Mission of Re- pentance and Hope have been remarkably well attended each evening. Lively in-.

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PEKING NOTES.

FROM OUR OWN, CORKSPONDENT.]

POLITICAL

PEKING, November 29th,

HONGKONG POLICE AT THE FRONT.

LETTER FROM BERGT, PATTISON.

Mr. T. King, Assistant Superintendent Politically the week has been barren of of Police, has received a letter from a any outstanding event, excepting, performer Hongkong policeman now at the haps, the arrival of Wu Ting Fang, the

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new Minister of Foreign Affairs. There on King Edward's Herse. Sergt. is a quietude which is really disquiet Pattison, in the course of his letter, says. ing; it is suggestive of the calm, which precedes the storm.

It is just about twelve months since the contingent left Hongkong.

In the opinion of several who enjoy | The K. F. H. are not doing much just 07

the confidence of distinguished politicians at present. We are looking for a nine 971

cosy corner where we can find cover for our horses for the winter months. When we find the corner it will be "navvying " for a week or so. I may say we are quite export at this sort of thing; in

93 and military leaders, there in a strong AS

belief that some coup is about to be attempted. Some two or three months hinted that there was a mon- archical revival in progress. I was not in a position to say anything further, I could not indicate its strength nor prog. [mate to undertaker, so you can. nosticate its mode of operations, but we get some training in all sorts of odds I can affirm now that the movement has and ends, and they all come in very

useful, I can assure you. not by any means been abandoned.

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82 evidences that the present régime is 27 proving unsatisfactory to those who think and act in the interests of the d4 people. How they will interpret the "will of the people" cannot be stated 194 in so many words, but undoubtedly a change is contemplated. Whether it be raversion to the Manchu monarchy or the establishment of somc form of VOLUNTEERS "B" TEAM » 83HD COY, autocracy is not clear, but there can be no doubt that the many sceret confer ences taking place, daily in the capital day. A good, hard, clean gamo was some other than Cabinet changes or partisan other boys, se cannot say how they I have not heard from any of the These teams met at the Valley yester and in Tientsin have as their object what spoiled by the Volunteers only being advantages. It is freely asserted that are I saw Corporal Cuff (formerly able to start with nine men; indeed, at the present parliamentarians who seek guard on the Kowloon-Canton railway) half time they were still two players to place all real authority in the who came over with us, and he is the short, and it was not until the second National Assembly will be allowed to only one we have dropped across in half was well advanced that one of the further demonstrate their incapacity and London.". missing players arrived, the Volunteers lack of political acumen, and thereby finishing with ten. In spite of this con afford justification to the strong men siderable handicap, they proved too who may attempt the reform strong, for the soldiers. They scored two sidered essential for the national safety, goals in about the first ten minutes, and As I have pointed out before, such a were leading by this number when the half tone whistle was seconded.

movement may be still-born. Anything

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FAR EASTERN MEN AND THE WAR.

A recent issue of the Lowłon, Gazette In the recond half the team may happen to kill it before it takes had the following in the list of awards of notched another, after the arrival of form. The antocratic party may disintetho D.C. M. their tenth player, and the Gunners fail grate by reason of mutual jealousies.

4751 L.-Sgt. R. Wood, Royal High- ing to respond, the game ended in a Nevertheless, the dissatisfaction with the victory for the Volunteers by three goals present administration has chrystallised landers

into the powerful movement, which may For conspicuous gallantry during a Referees-Serg Desborough R.G.A. operate within three months or latar,raid. He was one of the first into the and Corpl. Bell B.E.

or, through some contingency, action may enemy's trenches, where he did fine work. have to be delayed for an indefinite Though wounded in seven places, he went back under heavy fire to attempt to rescue period.

a wounded comrade."

to nil.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

A meeting of the referees' board will be

WU TING FANG.

It now transpires that Sgt. Wood, who was formerly a member of "A

and of the staff of the North-China

terest has been shown in all that was held this evening at Victoria Barracks There were many prophets who declared Company, B.V.C News, has also been

to consider the protest lodged by the Navy, with regard to the refereeing in their match with the R.G.A. in the U.S. League,

said, and many questions giving evidence of serious thought have been submitted to the missioner, both at the meetings and through the post. To anyone familiar with the indifference usually displayed by people in Hongkong towards matters outside the realm of business or pleasure this revival-it was nothing less-must SEMI-FINALISTS FOR MAITLAND CUP, have come as a welcoma surprise. We may yet look forward to the day when

GOLF.

The semi-finalists for the Maitland 2 strong and active Constitutional Re-Cup are Capt, and Mrs. Milner Jones v. form Association will be holding meet Mrs. Winslow and Mr. Lindsell; and ings, and discussing local problems with Mr. Pearce and Mr. Stewart v. Mrs. The matches the interest displayed when, say, the Gedge and Mr. Dodwell. question, "Why should men lead moral are to be played off this week on the 18 lives?" was dealt with last week;

holes cours.

The veteran diplomat has arrived. that he would not come to the capital, and it must be confessed that the two postponements of his departure from Shanghai supported this belief. Now that he is here they are busy again in predicting that he will not remain more

than a few weeks.

awarded the Military Medal in connexion with bringing in the late Colonel of the 4th Black Watch and others who lay wounded in "No Man's Land Loos in September, 1915. Sgt. Wood is rapidly recovering from his wounds..

Dear

PATRIOTISM OF THE STRAITS

V. CHINESE.

In a letter to the Straits Chinese Bri tish Association the Hon. Mr. F., S. James, C.M.G., chairman of the main committee of the Red Cross Fund, thanks all those Chinese ladies and gentlemen, through whose efforts and generosity the functions organised by the association have been attended with such success.

He was expected in Peking on Monday, but he broke his journey at Hsuchowfu in order to have a conversation with the redoubtable Chang Haun, and did not reach Tientsin until Tuesday afternoon. He was met at the station by deputations of Chinese strikers, who harangued the old man on the platform. He listened fairly patiently to what was an old Apropos of Bishop Norris' remarks BUNKER-MAKING BY ZEPPELIN. story, and addressed a few polite words about playing bridge for small points und

to the excited bands, afterwards giving devoting the winnings to war funds, I Count Zeppelin never expected to the signal to the railway authorities have been formed in Hongkong and that laid his schemes for visiting death and special train to the Central Station in the attention of its members as well as all am told that many bridge "schools assist in golf course architecture when he that he was ready to proceed by the

destruction upon English homes, says order to join the Peking train. But this other Chinese British subjects to the fact Mr. R. E. Howard in The Sportsman, did not meet the wishes of the strikers, that the Straits Settlements war loan but he has had the distinction of making who declined to allow the train to start. two holes on a green in the South They maltreated the unfortunate officials now open for subscription, and appeal to their sense of loyalty and patriotism Eastern district considerably more inter- whose duty it was to display the starting to give it all the support they can. esting than they used to be. During one signal, and, seizing the lamp, showed the

they result in quite a substantial sum being handed over to the war funds each month. The fact that the winnings are not secured by the successful players does not in any way detract from the interest of the game; everyone goes all out to win, and when a particularly big call has "ronched home it is regarded with obvious satisfaction as a means of adding to the supply of "silver bullets,"

The committee of the B.C.B.A, calls

of the raids which ended in the destruc-red light. With this signal displayed tion of a super-Zeppelin an airship sailed the engine driver could not start, but TIENTSIN STRIKE,

The French Concession in Tientsin still over the course in question and dropped eventually an European official took mat- two bombs. One produced a cavity of ters in his own hand, and, seizing the suffers all the inconvenience of a general imposing dimensions, so deep that a lamp, exhibited the green light, where-strike of Chinese employés throughout Though little or no rain has fallen for player standing in it has only his head upon the engine was started and steamed the settlement. There is little or no several months, and the reservoirs are and shoulders above the level of the out of the station to the chagrin of the change in the conditions which I reported becoming alarmingly low, the Chinese are ground. The other wrought a typical mob and to the discomfort of many on last week, and there is not likely to be still at liberty to waste as ranch water at pot bunker. There is a consensus of the train who did not wish to bo carried any until the diplomats have reached the street fountains as they carry away. opinion among the members that these to Peking. However, they were better some form of compromise. Negotiations As a rule, the younger members of the new features have distinctly improved treated than they deserved, and were have been suspended pending the arrival faraily are sent to bring in the house the course. They have been christened brought back from Tientsin Central to of Wu Ting Fang, and now that the Russian Minister has offered his services hold supplies, and they eagerly seize the Big and Little Willie, and they will be their starting point. opportunity thus afforded them of indulg- - retained as a present from Germany so

On reaching Peking the Minister as mediator it is possible that some ing in something of the nature of a water long as the club exists. Both are close was accorded a great reception, being result may be reached fairly soon. carnival. Judging from scenes witnessed to other bunkers, and their effect is to met by representatives of the President PUBLIC HEALTH, at the street fountains, it would seem call for perfect shots where previously that a considerable measure of enjoyment the player might have escaped punish -can be derived from being drenched with went with a bit of luck,

water, and when a manoeuvre with the thumb results in a torreut being directed upon others the top-notch of excitement

and the Fremier Next day he called Smallpox is rife in the capital, and upon the President and took part in a conference with the leading officials, and a number of foreigners have been attacked it is expected that he will assume his by this dread disease. An Irish sister office on Friday.

in the French Hospital succumbed last Hopes are running high that he will Friday, and, in consequence, doctors are has been reached. The lukongs evidently The cold snap has made life worth be able to throw a golden bridge across having a busy time with vaccinations. have no fancy for the role of the kill living again, in spite of the coal mer which the French and Chinese representa carlet fever and diphtheria cases, also, Jos." This prodigality in regard to chants. One amusing feature of the fall lives may reach a settlement of their very pamerons. water is in striking contrast to the normal expansion in the "physique" of be devoutly wished for, as the present The first rifle meeting of the Peking

in the temperature is the sudden and ab- differences. Such a consummation must MISCELLANEOUS. economy exercised by those who will not allow their tennis lawns to be watered the Chinese. One day you see John thin state of affairs is intolerable, especially British Volunteers last Sunday was not dry and brown though they be while the and sallow looking, and the next day in Tientsin. It must not be forgotten the popular event that it might have been, present serious shortage prevails. I am pink and portly, as he waddles along that the dispute is prejudicing the owing to the berce storm which prevailed. informed, on the best authority, that if with all the pomp and pride of a Parish interest of the Entente in matters bearing An interesting football match was the present dry weather continues for Councillor on his way to the unveil- another two months, we shall all have ing of the village pump.

played on the British Legation glacis on But it is all "pon the progress of the war,

Saturday between a team representing to be placed on a water allowance.

show, made up of many fur coats and FINANCIAL waistcoats, which have been held in

the Legation Guard and the Peking No improvement can yet be reported in Club. The former won by four goals to The following speaks for itself, and reserve to ward off the cold, which makes the financial conditions prevailing in three. Captain Thomson, who was to needs no comment. à few days ago a John a very miserable man.

the capital. The notes of both banks are have played in goal for the Guard, had lady was in the vicinity of Glenealy

at a discount, but there may be an early two fingers broken just before the match endeavouring to find her way to Queen's At a time when few of u can afford improvement in those of the Bank of started, but be changed to back and Gardens. Being a stranger to the disto "keep the home fires burning," owing China if the proceeds of the

new played a very lucky game. trict, the sought guidance from several to the scarcity of coal, it is very thought American loan are used for the purpose Chinese, but without success, and then, ful of the Public Works Departout to of giving this bank an adequate silver Hongkong, has just reached here in the Commander Hatton, well-know," in seeing a lelong, addressed herself to him place a row of furnaces in the vicinity reserve,

On the subject of the loan, it is note. The new Italian Minister presented his

capacity of naval attaché. with no better result. The lady was on of the Hongkong Club, for they help to

point of abandoning all idea of ever cheer us up when the cold seems to have worthy that China will stand to lese credentials yesterday. wg her friend's house when hope penetrated to the very marrog of our considerably on exchange. The loan is

Local British Thespians mado à brave Empired by the appearance of a bones. These fires not only serve as an

for one million sterling, which, at the show with the production of the furca stritoliceman with two silver example of communal heating in war

present rate of exchange, will be sub-Jane her dies arm" The lady explained time they are used, also, to boil thick stantially less than ten million dollars, Price taking the title part with marked on Wednesday night, Miss mar, but in the clearest possible odorous tar on Sundays as well as week and, as it will most likely be repaid when ability, while Mesars Buntay tual air without avail. Even days, for spraying the roads, and, as exchange is less favourable for remitting Sandercock, who are not yet forgotten by Portuguese school-boy the smoke and fumes envelop us in their to gold countries, China stands to lose Hongkongites, contributed to the success urm the react with the required in rich warm embrace, they help to reconcile something like forty per cent on the of the production. As a result the funds

us to the vagaries of Hongkong's climate, amount to be repaid.

RODERICK RANDOM. (Continued at foot of next Column.)

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